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Micronutrients & recovery

Magnesium deficiency is prevalent in the general population, with estimates suggesting 60% of Americans do not consume the recommended daily amount.

Most people in the US do not get enough magnesium from their diet. This is partly due to processed foods and soil depletion. Prioritizing magnesium-rich foods is important for overall health.

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recent reports estimate that at least 60% of Americans do not consume the recommended daily amount of Mg2+
Jeroen H. F. de Baaij et al. · Physiological Reviews · 2014

Why this rating

Based on epidemiological reports cited in the review.

Source

Magnesium in Man: Implications for Health and Disease

Jeroen H. F. de Baaij et al. · Physiological Reviews · 2014

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